For more information please contact:
Community Outreach Manager
Kevin McGowan
(610) 782-4601
kevinmcgowan@lehighcounty.org
Lehigh County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Ordinary People. Extraordinary Preparedness.
Disasters can happen anywhere, at any time. Severe weather, flooding, power outages, transportation accidents, and other emergencies can affect our families and communities with little warning.
The Lehigh County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program empowers residents with the skills and confidence needed to prepare for emergencies, protect their loved ones, and assist their community when help is needed most.
CERT members are trained volunteers who understand how to respond safely, work as a team, and support first responders during emergencies and community events.
What Makes CERT Different?
CERT is more than a class—it's an opportunity to become part of a network of trained community members dedicated to making Lehigh County safer and more resilient.
Whether you want to be better prepared for emergencies at home, learn new skills, meet like-minded people, or give back to your community, CERT has a place for you.
During CERT Training You'll Learn:
🔥 Fire Safety and Fire Suppression
🩹 Disaster Medical Operations and Stop the Bleed Skills
🔍 Light Search and Rescue Techniques
📋 Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Planning
👥 Team Organization and Incident Management
🧠 Disaster Psychology
🐾 Animals in Disasters
⚠️ Terrorism and Hazard Awareness
Free 16 hour Training
The CERT Basic Training Course includes 16 hours of instruction, practical exercises, and hands-on learning led by experienced emergency management professionals and partner agencies. Classes are held in the Spring and Fall.
No prior emergency services experience is required.
Why Wait for an Emergency?
Prepared communities recover faster, stay safer, and help one another when it matters most.
Join the Lehigh County CERT Program and become a valuable resource for your family, your neighborhood, and your community.
Email Kevin McGowan at kevinmcgowan@lehighcounty.org to be added to the class notification list.
Learn. Prepare. Serve.
Lehigh County Emergency Management Agency
Outreach Manager and CERT Coordinator